I just recently found out that the reason my tongue sometimes has sores on it, seemly for no reason, is because of what is called a geographical tonge.
What can I do to keep from getting the sores? Is there any way to keep it away permanently?
2007-06-06 07:19:55 · 3 answers · asked by Rayne 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This is such an interesting condition! Dr. Douglas Hoffman was asked a similar question -- check out his response:
http://health.ivillage.com/dental/dtongue/0,,67lw,00.html
2007-06-06 07:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
People w/ geographic tongues are very sensitive to citrus/acidy foods/drinks and spicy things. Avoid these things is it is sore. The geographic tongue is normally a permanent deviation of normal. It is very common. My husband has it. Every once in a while it will go away though. Basically, you have a sensitive tongue. Learn what foods/drinks set it off and avoid them. Also, alcohol (drinks or mouthrinse) can set it off. Geographic tongue is just a different normal where you have areas of you tongue w/ no papillae. These patches change though.
2007-06-06 14:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by spongebobrogers 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a medical question. Go to the doctor, who will examine you, explain your condition, and treat you. Never wait when something is wrong medically.
2007-06-06 14:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋